Months After Cristiano Ronaldo’s $500,000,000 Al Nassr Move, Ex-Boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Admits Ditching 2 Offers From Saudi Arabia

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer signed Cristiano Ronaldo in what could have been a fairytale. The Norwegian manager, however, was sacked soon after. After tensions with the current manager of United, Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo also left for Al Nassr in a $500 million move last season. Solskjaer, who has both managed and played with Ronaldo, had the opportunity to join CR7 in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo left the club soon after Erik Ten Hag became the new head coach of Manchester United, citing differences in opinion.  The two parties agreed to a mutual termination of his contract after the Portuguese gave a controversial interview to Piers Morgan.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former manager has no interest in the Saudi Pro League

Manchester United sacked Ole Gunnar Solksjaer after an underwhelming season in which they lost to Villareal on penalties in the Europa League finals. The manager was soon replaced with caretaker manager, Ralf Rangnick. In an interview with the Athletic, Ole speaks about the recent offers he received from Saudi Arabia and why he didn’t wish to pursue it.

Ole confirms that the rumors of receiving Saudi offers are true as he says, “Yes, and I’ve had offers. Most recently, two from Saudi Arabia. My best mate, who is also my agent, sifts through them. If you’ve managed Man United, you put your own criteria about what you want to work with.”

The former United manager further explains what he is looking for as he said, “I love England and the Premier League. Even the Championship feels stronger than ever, but I don’t feel bound to England. Maybe a different challenge where I need to experience a new culture and learn a new language.

The Norwegian was also asked about the impact Cristiano Ronaldo had during his time at the club. Despite the 5xBallon d’Or winner being one of the best goal scorers, Ole expressed that it turned out to be the wrong move.

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Solskjaer regrets re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo for United

Solskjaer regrets re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo for Manchester United. Despite Ronaldo’s reputation as a world-class goal scorer, his return brought forth a myriad of problems. A history of club conflicts, including a fallout with Real Madrid’s Florentino Perez, hinted at potential turbulence.

Ole admits that the decision to bring him back felt right initially, especially after his dazzling performance against Newcastle United. However, in hindsight, he acknowledges that it was a difficult but ultimately wrong choice. While Ronaldo remained a prolific goal scorer, his second stint at United has been marred by issues, leaving Solskjaer, a United icon himself, to reflect on the wisdom of the signing.

The former United manager is now joining UEFA as a technical observer. While CR7 is now in Al Nassr changing the dynamics of the team and being one of the most-loved faces in Saudi Arabia.

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